A degree you can tailor to your interests, while enhancing your career prospects – employers value the transferable skills gained by Applied Social Studies graduates. Gain a deep understanding of the lives of individuals, communities and workplaces, the issues faced by vulnerable individuals and groups in our society, and the policy, legal, cultural and organisational contexts. After a foundation in the first year, choose specific areas like: children and adult services, criminal justice, welfare systems, disability issues, community care, public health, multi-agency working, globalisation and the law.

The BA (Hons) Applied Social Studies degree can be tailored to your interests to enhance your career prospects. . The range of skills and levels of personal enquiry achieved are deemed essential in the world of work. Studying areas informed by research and at the forefront of social work and development will give you the ability to undertake a range of career options in the human services and a range of areas such as: Children and families Crime Health and social care Disability Older people Global social policies